Black Damascus Double Groove Band with Etched Finish dk_0436 Collectors of Damascus knife blanks

Collectors of Damascus knife blanks

Blade Edge Length: 5 inches

The included sheath is stitched leather with brass snap studs

Damascus steel was adopted for its layered grain that holds a working edge through varied daily cutting demands

Black Damascus Double Groove Band with Etched Finish dk_0436 Collectors of Damascus knife blanksBlack Damascus Double Groove Band leans on structure instead of added metal. Two thin grooves run parallel around each black etched band. No inlay fills those grooves, so the cut lines stand on their own. That simplicity lets the dark wood grain pattern stay the main focus. The result feels controlled rather than decorated. Etching Damascus steel to a black finish takes a controlled chemical process. The etch darkens the background layers while